2008 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG

The Mercedes AMG designed and built 6.2-litre V8 engine in the C63 AMG produces a peak power of 336kW and a maximum torque of 600Nm. This high-revving, naturally aspirated motor has been developed from decades of motor sport experience and delivers unrivalled performance in this segment. Perfect cylinder charging is ensured by the vertical arrangement of the intake and exhaust ducts, as well as the magnesium variable intake manifold with two integral throttle flaps. Other high-tech features include variable camshaft adjustment, four-valve technology with bucket type tappets, a particularly rigid aluminium crankcase of closed-deck design and the low friction TWAS coating on the cylinder contact surfaces. Power transmission is through the AMG Speedshift Plus7 G-Tronic equipped with AMG steering wheel shift paddles and featuring three drive programs.

The seven-speed automatic offers everything from a seriously sporty to a comfort oriented driving style. The revving function when changing down is a completely new feature. The flared wings conceal a three-link front suspension system of a completely new design along with a wider track and new speed sensitive AMG sports steering for high speed cornering and awesome agility. The firm spring settings and gas filled shock absorbers on the all new AMG sports suspension ensure optimum contact with the road and low body movement when cornering at high speeds. This all new V8 powered range-leader is the fifth generation of the AMG C-Class. The family tree goes right back to the 1993 C 36 AMG - the very first vehicle to emerge from the cooperation between Daimler-Benz and AMG. It will be priced from $139,500.

Standard equipment in C63 AMG
_ AMG SpeedshiftPlus 7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission with downshift revving feature
_ sports suspension
_ 18-inch alloy wheels
_ unique body styling
_ rear diffuser insert for rear apron
_ bonnet with dual powerdomes
_ sports seats with integrated head restraints and electric lumbar/bolstering adjustment
_ performance steering wheel with shift paddles and flat underside
_ AMG 3-stage ESP (ON, SPORT, OFF)
_ multi-function display in instrument cluster with RACETIMER
_ AMG door sill panels
_ dark tinted headlamp housing
_ Glass electric sunroof
_ Active bi-xenon headlamps
_ Harman/Kardon LOGIC7 surround sound system
_Alarm system with interior motion sensor
_ Folding rear seat with through-loading
_ Heated front seats

Optional equipment:
_ KEYLESS-GO automatic lock/unlock and drive authorisation system
_ Carbon fibre interior trim elements
_ Electric roller blind for the rear window
_ Protective undershield for engine